The last few days have shown a nice rise in temperatures and with this there is a heightening expectation that trout will be starting to look up a bit more, eager to take those dry fly offerings we will be presenting to them over the coming weeks. The drier weather has lead to a rapid fall in water levels on the River Boyne and surprisingly the water levels on waters controlled by Rossin, Slane and District Anglers on the lower River Boyne are in great condition for the time of year. The clarity of the water is very good but unfortunately fly hatches are sparse at the moment as is consistent trout activity on the surface. One short period yesterday afternoon was the only consistent surface action witnessed during a short session, and it did not last very long.

Peter Cunning Fishing the Boyne Yesterday Overlooked by Bru na Boinne.
Peter Cunningham Fishing the Boyne Yesterday Overlooked by Bru na Boinne.

Angling guide Peter Cunningham was out and about on the Rossin, Slane and District waters yesterday and had some nice wild brown trout fishing on a number of stretches. The trout are fighting fit each fish caught by Peter was carefully returned back to the river. The tranquillity of the setting was only broken occasionally by the splash of an acrobatic salmon moving through the stretch. The only other splashes to be heard were trout being carefully played into Peters landing net.

Peter Cunningham Plays Another Boyne Trout Yesterday on the River Boyne
Peter Cunningham Plays Another Boyne Trout Yesterday on the River Boyne

Trout fishing will improve considerably on the River Boyne over the coming weeks especially as the hatches of Mayfly start to appear. We have the mayfly hatch and the spent fishing to look forward to and there can also be great sedge fishing in the evenings. As the season progresses the blue winged olive can also produce great sport.

Peter Cunningham With a Nice Plump Little Brownie from the Boyne
Peter Cunningham With a Nice Plump Little Brownie from the Boyne
Peter Cunningham Carefully Releases a Wild Brown Trout Back to the Waters of the Boyne Yesterday
Peter Cunningham Carefully Releases a Wild Brown Trout Back to the Waters of the Boyne Yesterday

Fishing on the River Boyne

If you a days guided fishing on the River Boyne with Peter Cunningham and the Boyne Valley Fishing Guides the why not give Peter a call on his mobile at 086 4682516 or email him at [email protected]

Additional information on fishing with Boyne Valley Fishing Guides can be found at www.boynevalleyfishingguides.com

Additional information on fishing the lower Boyne can be found at http://www.rossinslaneangling.com/ and https://www.fishinginireland.info/trout/east/meath/boyne1.htm

The Boyne is one of Ireland's Top Wild Brown Trout Fisheries
The Boyne is one of Ireland’s Top Wild Brown Trout Fisheries